A man has been charged with eight offences after an armed robbery, car jackings and police pursuits in the Shoalhaven on Tuesday afternoon.
The 37-year-old Sydney man is one of three men allegedly involved in an armed robbery at a Huskisson jewellery store around 5pm on December 12.
The man was arrested following a series of police chases and an alleged home invasion in Nowra in the early hours on Wednesday.
He has been charged with armed robbery, two counts of being being carried in conveyance, two counts of aggravated assault with intent to take a motor vehicle, destroying property in company by fire, police pursuit and aggravated break and enter commit serious indictable offence.
He was refused bail but will not appear in court as he is currently in hospital receiving medical treatment from a pre-existing condition.
He will face court once released.
Meanwhile, the search continues for two other men allegedly involved in the incident.
They are described as being in their early to mid 20s, one with a slim build and the other with a medium build.
Police have warned the public not to approach the men and are asking anyone with information about their whereabouts to come forward.
Robert Crawford
Robert Crawford is a senior journalist at the South Coast Register, for Australian Community Media . Everyone's got a story, what's yours? Email robert.crawford@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Robert Crawford is a senior journalist at the South Coast Register, for Australian Community Media . Everyone's got a story, what's yours? Email robert.crawford@austcommunitymedia.com.au
